Vankas
Vankas is a village located in Dahanu tehsil of Thane district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 38km away from sub-district headquarter Dahanu (tehsildar office) and 150km away from district headquarter Thane. As per 2009 stats, Vankas village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Vankas unique in its vibrant Dahanu-Thane region. You’ll see Vankas’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Vankas
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Vankas is 551620. The village spans a total geographical area of 870 hectares. Dahanu is nearest town to Vankas village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 38km away.
When it comes to local governance, Vankas village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dahanu Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Palghar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Vankas
Population of Vankas
According to the 2011 Census, Vankas has a total population of about 4,019, with approximately 1,903 males and 2,116 females. The sex ratio is around 1111 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 878 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 4,005. The overall literacy rate is approximately 27.10%, with male literacy at about 37.26% and female literacy near 17.96%. There are around 713 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Vankas's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,019 | 1,903 | 2,116 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 878 | 416 | 462 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 4,005 | 1,900 | 2,105 |
| Literate Population | 1,089 | 709 | 380 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,930 | 1,194 | 1,736 |
Connectivity of Vankas
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Vankas. As per the 2011 stats, Vankas had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Vankas
Knowing the nearby villages of Vankas helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Vankas.
Frequently Asked Questions about Vankas
- Where is Vankas located?
- Vankas village is situated in Dahanu Tehsil, within the Thane district of Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Vankas?
- Vankas serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the population of Vankas as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Vankas is 4,019, with 1,903 males and 2,116 females.
- How many households are there in Vankas as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Vankas village has a total of 713 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Vankas as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Vankas is 27.10%. The male literacy rate is 37.26%, while the female literacy rate is 17.96%.